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Recipes for a newbie vegetarian?

ecka723
ecka723 Posts: 148 Member
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I've been toying with the idea of becoming a vegetarian for a while. Does anyone have any good recipes or helpful hints for a newbie vegetarian? Thanks in advance!

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  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    That's a pretty broad question! My recipe database is currently about 5,000 recipes. The possibilities are endless. Even with my other dietary limitations, there is an incredible range of food to eat and I am always trying new things.

    Hints? Lots of whole plant foods. Investigate international cuisines. Don't go for a bunch of processed sugar, salt, and fat-laden packaged foods. Get comfortable playing in the kitchen, feel free to experiment.

    Don't fall for the protein-combining myths.

    Check out Coleen Patrick-Goudreau's "30 day vegan challenge", or PCRM's kickstart. Read Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Dean Ornish, Cr. Colin Campbell.

    Enjoy good food.
  • ecka723
    ecka723 Posts: 148 Member
    Thank you! I really just need help with more ideas, besides for the obvious, like stir fry or pasta. I really like to cook, and really enjoy making international flavors, I just am not sure what else I can do for meals.
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    - chili, tacos, burritos, etc.
    - rice and beans
    - quinoa salads
    - perogies
    - pizza
    - pancakes, crepes, french toast, waffles
    - tofu or bean scrambles/hash
    - baked potato
    - green salad, marinated salad, grain salads, macaroni salad, potato salad
    - curries
    - soups
    - stews
    - casseroles
    - muffins
    - burgers/patties/loafs
    - baked beans
    - fondue
    - stuffed vegetables
    - crudites
    - flatbreads with dips/toppings
    - smoothies, juices, shakes, teas

    Whatever you like to eat, there's a way to make it vegetarian!

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